There's too much to unpack in one post, but after a prolonged absence, one might look at the current HNL table and wonder what happened in 2020. It helps to summarize it in each team's recent form; Dinamo may still top the table, but have recently lost to NHL Sibenik and tp Rijeka and are tied with Osijek on points for the top spot. Osijek have been using their secret weapon, … [Read more...] about HNL Race Is On Fire
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Former Dinamo Zagreb Academy Director Romeo Jozak Talks Move To The USA
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Romeo Jozak talks about his ambition to coach in the MLS and developing the Dinamo Zagreb youth academy throughout the years with players such as Luka Modrić, Mario Mandžukić, and Mateo Kovačić. He also touches on his relationship with Zdravko Mamić while at Dinamo. Jozak just purchased the BLAST FC soccer academy in Ohio after coaching Poland's Legia Warsaw and the Kuwait … [Read more...] about Former Dinamo Zagreb Academy Director Romeo Jozak Talks Move To The USA
Croatians Around Europe XIX: Rebić Scores Brace For AC Milan
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AC Milan beat Crotone 4-0 on Sunday to stay atop the Italian Serie A table. First, Zlatan scored a brace for Milan and then Ante Rebić matched him later in the game with two of his own. Rebić got the start and played 77 minutes in the victory; scoring his first goal of the game in the 69th minute with a header off a corner. One minute later, Rebić would bang in the ball from … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIX: Rebić Scores Brace For AC Milan
Wolfsburg Taking A Brek-alo
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Uh-oh. It's looks as if Wolfsburg have taken a break from their 22 year-old Croatian winger, Josip Brekalo. After starting nearly every game for the Bundesliga side in 2020 and scoring some fantastic Euro goals, Brekalo is currently getting the cold shoulder in Germany with Wolfsburg competing for a Champions League berth. Wolfsburg sit third place in the German top flight … [Read more...] about Wolfsburg Taking A Brek-alo
Luka Sučić Already In RB Salzburg ‘Player of the Month’ Race
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18 year-old Luka Sučić has become a routine starter for Red Bull Salzburg, starting in all three of their January matches. In those three matches, Salzburg did not concede once and scored a total of eight goals. Although Sučić did not land his name on the scoresheet in the month of January, his solid performances caught the eyes of the Salzburg fanbase - and is now a nominee … [Read more...] about Luka Sučić Already In RB Salzburg ‘Player of the Month’ Race
Croatians Around Europe XVIII: Krama Scores vs. Bayern, Rebić Saves Zlatan
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There was a reason Bayern Munich were shopping Andrej Kramarić in the summer. He's a beast in the Bundesliga. Kramarić cut the Bayern Munich lead in half just before halftime but it wasn't enough as the German champions took care of business in a 4-1 win Saturday. Krama volleyed home a long cross from the sideline to get Hoffenheim on the board and has remained on absolute fire … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVIII: Krama Scores vs. Bayern, Rebić Saves Zlatan
Modrić Makes All-Decade Team
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No surprise here, but it's still an impressive club to be apart of. It's one thing to be named to "Team of the Year" or "Team of the Tournament", but All-Decade is a different beast. The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) named Luka Modrić as one of the best three midfielders in the world for the past 10 years alongside Real Madrid teammate … [Read more...] about Modrić Makes All-Decade Team
Does Dinamo Have A Case With Two Missed Penalty Calls?
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Although the scoreline read 3-1 in Dinamo Zagreb's favor Wednesday night in a victory over Hajduk, the Croatian champions have plenty to gripe about. Within 10 minutes of each other the 1st half, Dinamo should have easily received two penalty kicks. Instead, nothing was called and play went on. Oršić scored a wunder-gol in the 16' and bagged the brace two minutes later. … [Read more...] about Does Dinamo Have A Case With Two Missed Penalty Calls?
Future Stars On The Move
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A new wave of Croatian footballers are on the horizon. Top-tier clubs are snatching the youngest Prva Liga talents left and right, solidifying the claim that the next generation of Croatian footballers will be the best yet. The Vatreni have always lacked depth, allowing just a few injuries to be problematic during a tournament run. Now that small clubs such as Gorica and Istra … [Read more...] about Future Stars On The Move
